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Richard Adams Obituary
Richard E. Adams, 80, formerly of Fleetwood and Blandon, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, in the Lutheran Home at Topton, where he had been a resident.
Born in Fleetwood on March 15, 1931, he was the son of the late William K. Adams and Florence M. (Moyer) Adams.
He was a 1949 graduate of Fleetwood High School.
Richard had worked in the woodshop and insulation
departments for the former Pinnacle Equipment Corporation, Fleetwood, for 31 years, retiring in 1980.
Adams was an antique glass collector and operated a business, R.F.D. Antiques, from 1961 to 2006.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood.
A member of Patriotic Order Sons of America, he had held officer positions in the Washington Camp 103, Fleetwood, and was past President of Berks County Camp and past President of District Camp.
He is survived by three
nieces, three nephews and many friends.
He was predeceased by
his son, Thomas Richard Adams, in 1999.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at 2 p.m. from the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 117 W. Main St., Fleetwood.
Interment will be in Maidencreek Cemetery, Blandon.
Friends may call Tuesday from 1 p.m. until time of service.
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Andrea and Alan Koppel
May 24, 2011
Richard was a great influence on so many people both as a dealer and friend. It is a great loss to the antique world and to us.
Anthony Christ
May 23, 2011
Uncle Richard was one of the most knowledgeable people I ever knew. From local history in Berks County to our family history there weren't many questions he couldn't answer. He was kind, loving, and never without humor. I have many memories of him throughout my childhood - all wonderful. I regret not being able to visit with him in the last year. I will remember Uncle Richard always.
mike mccue
May 23, 2011
I have known Richard for many years thru the antiques business, he will be missed by many friends, family and dealers.
May 22, 2011
Dick was a warm and genous old "Dutchman". Entertained his friends with Pennsylvania German tales and stories. One of the last native Pennsylvania German speakers.
Eric Miller
May 21, 2011
My condolences to Richard's family. I enjoyed many visits with Richard and attended some P O S of A events with him on occasion. He was a true Son of America.
May 21, 2011
Richard was a good, good man. He was loving, caring, kind, and thoughtful. He was the best friend anyone could ever ask for. Our whole family is so much richer because he touched our lives. He's having ice cream with his friends in heaven now and he is smiling. Tom & Carol Foy
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